Ocean Grow
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About Us · Since 2002

Safety at the coreProtecting every voyage.

Founded in 2002, Ocean Grow has specialised in ship safety management consultancy for over two decades, with services spanning flag state registration, classification survey, crew management and marine insurance.

2002
Established
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Class Partners
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Flag States Served
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Years of Experience

Who We Are

Ocean Grow is a global third-party ship manager based in Taiwan, providing one-stop solutions from flag-state application to day-to-day safety management system maintenance.

For over two decades, Ocean Grow has drawn on solid regulatory knowledge and hands-on experience to help ship-owners and management companies build safety management systems (SMS) compliant with the ISM Code, MLC 2006 and individual flag-state requirements — keeping vessels and crew operating safely and in full compliance.

We maintain long-term cooperation with major classification societies including ClassNK, CR, NU and PMDS, and are well versed in the registration regulations and procedures of more than nine flag states, including Panama, Hong Kong, Sierra Leone, Belize, Niue and R.O.C.

Service Scope
  • ISM Code SMS establishment, periodic review and maintenance
  • Flag-state application, registration and change-of-flag agency
  • Classification survey consultation and survey coordination
  • MLC 2006 maritime labour compliance guidance
  • ISPS Code security plan development and training
  • CII carbon intensity management and IMO regulatory tracking
Authorised Class Partners
ClassNK
CR
PMDS
NU

Mission & Core Values

Maritime safety is not merely regulatory compliance — it is a responsibility for the life of every crew member and the asset of every vessel.
Safety First
Built on the ISM Code, we establish a systematic safety management regime that reduces risk to a minimum.
Compliance
Familiar with flag-state regulations and IMO conventions, keeping ship-owners free from legal risk arising from compliance gaps.
Integrity
Two decades in maritime consultancy, building long-term trust through precise, transparent professional service.
Continuous Improvement
Regularly tracking the latest IMO, flag-state and class requirements so our services stay aligned with industry standards.

Our Journey

From a small consultancy in Taiwan into a maritime safety partner covering multiple flag states and serving dozens of vessels.

2002
Ocean Grow Founded
Established in Taiwan, initially focused on ISM Code safety management consultancy for Panama-flag vessels, serving its first three bulk carriers.
2006–2010
Service Scope Expands
Formally added crew management and flag-state registration; cooperating flag states grew to five and managed vessels passed ten. Obtained authorised cooperation status with ClassNK.
2012–2016
Class Cooperation Network Built
Established cooperation with CR (China Corporation Register of Shipping) and NU, providing one-stop multi-class survey consultation. Business extended into marine insurance advisory.
2018–2022
Digitalisation & Deeper Services
Introduced a digital document management system, added technical docking services, grew managed flag states to nine, and tracked the IMO 2020 sulphur cap and CII carbon intensity indicators.
2024–Now
Towards the Next Two Decades
Completed a brand refresh and launched a new digital platform, continuing to support ship-owners with a more complete service matrix and greater information transparency.

Management Team

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DPA
Designated Person Ashore
DPA
Responsible for shore-side oversight of the ISM Code safety management system, ensuring clear ship-to-shore communication and an effective emergency response mechanism.
CSO
Company Security Officer
CSO
Develops and implements the company security plan under the ISPS Code, responsible for risk assessment and incident response procedures.
PM
Technical Management
Technical Department
Responsible for vessel technical maintenance planning, docking arrangements, class survey coordination and spare-parts procurement support.

Work With Ocean Grow

Whether you are a ship-owner, ship management company or flag-state agent,
contact us to learn about a consultancy plan tailored to you.